Kyle Busch Injury: Updates on NASCAR Star’s Status and Return

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Kyle Busch Injury: Updates on NASCAR Star’s Status and Return

CNN — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was involved in a serious accident at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday in which he suffered a broken right leg. He underwent successful surgery, though there is not a clear timetable for his return.

No Timetable for Busch’s ReturnSunday, Feb. 22
Joe Gibbs commented on Busch’s status and revealed there is no timetable set for his return following successful surgery. Jeff Owens of the Sporting News shared what Gibbs had to say:

“Kyle was lighthearted, joking with me before surgery. Afterward, doctors came in and … everything went very well.

I don’t think I have a good understanding with the doctors. I think we’re just going to pray for him. He told (Busch’s wife) Sam, I just want to get back to racing.”

Per NASCAR.com, Busch had been scheduled to start in the second row in fourth place for Sunday’s prestigious Daytona 500. Despite the excitement he’s generated by emerging among the elite in the new group qualifying format, the chief concern right now is Busch’s well-being.

For the moment, racing will be put on hold, and he’ll look to regain this momentum whenever he’s medically cleared to return to the track.